Emergency Dental Services

Dental crowns are built to last, but in some cases, they may fall off your tooth prematurely. If this happens to you, don't panic. Call our office right away, and we will set up an appointment to have it repaired.

In the meantime, find your crown, rinse it gently with warm water, and place it in a container to bring to your appointment. In many situations, we can reattach your existing crown, saving you both time and money.

Ideally, you should receive dental care the day your crown falls out, but we understand this isn't always possible. If your uncovered tooth is causing you pain, get some temporary dental cement or wax from a pharmacy to cover your tooth until your appointment. This will provide your tooth with a layer of protection until you can make it to our office.

If a filling falls out of your tooth, call us to make an appointment as soon as possible. Don't delay getting a replacement filling, as the remaining hole will be exposed to bacteria, making it susceptible to further decay.

Keep the area clean and avoid chewing on the affected side until you get the filling replaced.

Have you chipped or broken one of your teeth? If so, try to find the missing tooth (or piece of tooth), put it in a clean container, and bring it with you to the dental clinic. Your dentist can potentially reattach it. Whether the piece is found or not, call our office right away to have it repaired.

If you are able to find your knocked-out tooth, pick it up by the crown (the chewing surface), not the root, and rinse it with warm water. Then, try to re-insert it into your tooth socket. Once it's in place, gently bite down to hold your tooth in position.

If you cannot reinsert your tooth, place it in a container of milk and bring it to your appointment. If you're experiencing pain, you can apply a cold compress against your cheek.

Call our office as soon as possible. The sooner you can be treated after a tooth has been knocked out, the better the chance your dentist will have of saving it.

In cases where the tooth cannot be saved, we offer restorative options, such as bridges, that can be used to replace your missing tooth.

Are you experiencing moderate to severe swelling, pain, or discomfort in your mouth or jaw?

Call us as soon as possible and follow these steps to alleviate pain in the meantime:

1. Apply a cold compress to your cheek where you feel pain.
2. Take an over-the-counter pain medication.
3. If the pain is coming from inside your mouth, use salt water to flush the area that is in pain.

Important: If the swelling impacts your ability to breathe, you should seek emergency medical care at a hospital as soon as possible.